Almost an entire day had passed since Jason had run away from Mythic Garden's center but he was not even remotely close to the rift or its surrounding area.
Owing to the fact that Artemis' wings were badly injured and recuperating slowly, he had to remain on the ground, where many obstacles and strong beasts forced him to take long detours.
Adding to it the fact that the unhatched petrification serpent was releasing its frustration, sadness, and agony along with its aura throughout those 24 hours, many beasts had been attracted to him.
This forced Jason to fight or flee before those stronger beasts were unable to find him anymore.
In the end, he was not even sure what he should do with the petrification serpent egg which he embraced.
